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BECBC chief executive Dianne Richardson celebrates five years at the helm

Prestigious accolade for Whitehaven’s The Edge

Cumbrian organisation ranks among global giants

Power of adventure – Bendrigg Trust’s Sara Murray confirmed as latest speaker for Conference Cumbria

Andy Smith, co-founder and director of Kendal Calling

Kendal Calling founder to reveal festival’s inside story

Kendal Calling, one of Cumbria’s greatest success stories, will be celebrated at an exclusive business networking event next month, as part of the build-up to its 20th anniversary this summer.

University of Cumbria signs Technician Commitment

The University of Cumbria has become a signatory of the Technician Commitment.

£98.5 million MoD warehouse in Cumbria complete

A £98.5 million Cumbrian storage facility for the Ministry of Defence has been completed.

‘Lost generation’ warning due to young people’s jobs crisis

Chambers of commerce are warning of a lost generation unless the Government urgently tackles the jobs crisis among young people.

Cumberland’s 40-year partnership with Coppermines boss helps shape Lake District tourism

Over the past 40 years, The Cumberland and Phil Johnston have built a partnership to help shape tourism in the Coniston area and beyond.

Bid to shape future skills in dairy industry launches

A new initiative has been launched to help shape the future of the dairy industry.

Leading Cumbrian accountancy firm appoints operations manager

A leading Cumbrian accountancy firm has appointed an operations manager.

1960s vacuum cleaner found in Sellafield nuclear waste store

A 1960s vacuum cleaner is among the items found in a nuclear waste store at Sellafield.

£10 million cement terminal opens for business in West Cumbria

A new £10 million cement terminal at the Port of Workington has been opened.

by Nigel Thompson

Mike Briggs, of AL Daines; Ryan Robertson, of Thomas Armstrong Construction; Laura Millar, of H&H and Karl Stout, of H&H

£1 million upgrade of Carlisle’s Borderway Mart complete

A £1 million upgrade of the Borderway Mart in Carlisle has been completed.